FORDHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL faith, scholarship, service jesuit education jesuit education “I feel like a student, not a number or a statistic at Fordham Prep.” We challenge all our students to reflect, question, learn, pray, love, serve and lead. The core of Ignatian Spirituality is rooted in our growing awareness that God can be found in every person, every place, every situation. Jesuit education challenges students to engage the world through analysis of context and experience, and to reflect for the sake of action. a Fordham Prep graduate is Open to Growth ● Intellectually Accomplished ● Religious ● Loving ● Committed to Doing Justice ● Striving for Wellness of Mind and Body ● cura Magis Personalis (more) (care of the individual) is a call to excellence A focus on each for the greater student's unique glory of God. potential. fordhamprep.org/aboutfp coMMunity oF Faith “Fordham Prep does an exceptional job developing students both morally and spiritually.” Rooted in the Catholic Jesuit tradition, we look to Jesus Christ as the revelation of God and humanity. We seek to foster knowledge and love of God and neighbor, and welcome the gifts that members of other faith traditions contribute our community. Prayer and Worship Throughout the year, numerous liturgies, prayer and other sacramental services mark important moments in the faith life of the Fordham Prep community. These include both Roman Catholic and interfaith services. retreat Programs There are specific retreat programs for each grade level. 3-day Freshman Retreat ● 3-day Discovery Retreats for sophomores ● 3-day Emmaus Retreats for juniors ● 3-day Ad Amorem Retreat for seniors ● 1-day Finding God in Nature Retreat ● for seniors leadership opportunities All aspects of our faith formation program are served by student leaders. These leaders work closely with the Campus Ministry Department. Students consistently share their spiritual gifts with each other. Over s1tuden5ts se0 rve as ministry and retreat leaders. o9f jun5iors c% hoose to attend the 3-day Emmaus Retreat. fordhamprep.org/faith coMMunity oF scholarshiP “The rigorous academic work prepares me for the future ahead.” Jesuit education reflects the conviction that the study student-to-faculty of great ideas is inextricably linked to the formation of ratio character. Our program of studies encompasses more than the acquisition of knowledge; it fosters academic discipline and encourages reflection in the pursuit of 12:1 excellence. individualized honors program 17 advanced Placement courses focuses on every student’s talents and Classical Languages, Fine Arts, Mathematics, skills. This allows each student to create Modern Languages, Science, Social Studies a schedule that reflects his unique skills and academic goals. This includes college classes for seniors at honors and advanced honors courses Fordham university in freshman year. Qualified seniors can choose one course per semester. 1 to 1 computing Program Students and teachers employ technology for continuous use in the classroom, around school and at home, allowing the community to learn, research and create on a 24/7 basis, and to become fluent in the tools of the 21st century. classical language during freshman year All students are required to take either Latin or Ancient Greek in their first year. of our faculty hold Exposure to these languages helps Fine arts 93% advanced degrees students with the basic fundamentals of All students are required to earn at (Master’s, JD & PhD). language itself and assists students in least one credit. Students can choose becoming critical readers and writers. from classes in Studio Art, Architectural Drawing, Graphic Design, Music Theory, Our average Art History, vocal and instrumental class size is performance, acting and more. s1tude4nts n0amed AP scholars There is also the option to participate in 2018 in a number of co-curricular activities stud2ents p2 er class. in order to earn the credit. fordhamprep.org/scholarship global education “All of my teachers instill in me the importance of treating each other with respect and dignity.” Fordham Prep’s Global Education Program raises student awareness of the world outside their own environment through the exploration of different Exchanges, and diverse cultures. The program includes exchanges cultural immersion with other Jesuit schools as well as academic and and academic study on cultural immersion experiences. The program prepares students to be more empathetic, accepting of differences, aware of con6tinents. social justice and human rights issues, and better prepared for an interconnected and diverse world in which they will live and work. VISITED 2015-2018 Australia Belize China Costa Rica Hawaii Ireland Italy Rwanda Tanzania fordhamprep.org/globaleducation “I have developed into someone who is committed coMMunity oF service to doing justice and strives to place the needs of others before my own.” Fordham Prep has a four-year service Each Year, requirement for all students. seniors give Jesuit education reflects St. Ignatius’ exhortation that “love ought to manifest itself in deeds rather than words.” This is embodied today in the call to be men 17 hou,rs0 in se0rvice 0 and women for and with others. to others. As a community of service, we put our faith into action by being companions to our brothers and sisters in need and by working to promote justice. events throughout the year raise student awareness of social justice issues. Annual school-wide social justice assembly Benefiting over ● Hunger Awareness Month ● School-wide food drive ● Ignatian Family Teach-In 7charit0 able ● organizations Pax Christi Good Friday Peace Walk for Justice ● Each summer, groups of students and faculty travel for week-long experiences of service and prayer in communion with people who live in poverty. The Archbishop Romero Center in ● Camden, NJ Habitat for Humanity in the Appalachian ● Mountain Region in Tennessee The Working Boys Center ● in Quito, Ecuador fordhamprep.org/service outside the classrooM “Fordham Prep encourages creative thinking.” Fordham Prep students are strongly encouraged to participate in a co-curricular activity. The activities focus on intellectual, cultural, athletic, and even leisure pursuits. Most of these activities are organized and run by the students themselves, giving students an enormous say in how they wish to spend their time at Fordham Prep. activities include: Anime/Trading Card Club Asian Club Astronomy Club Aviation Club Business School Club Diversity Alliance Drama Society/Stage Crew Engineering Club Frisbee Club Irish Club Jazz Ensemble Just Serve Club Kawaida Club LGBTQ+Allies Club Literary Magazine Ministry Leadership Team National Honors Society Newspaper Outdoor Adventure Club Simpsons Club Social Justice Committee Spanish Club Speech & Debate Team Student Government Yearbook Over c7o-curr0 icular activities offered fordhamprep.org/campuslife “Playing sports has helped on the athletic Field me to be a leader both on and off the field. ” In the Jesuit tradition, our athletes learn that sports are a means to a greater end: they promote discipline and teamwork. Many of Fordham Prep’s varsity teams use Fordham university’s ncaa division 1 facilities. Bahoshy Softball Complex ● (baseball) Hawthorne/Rooney Tennis Courts ● Houlihan Park (baseball) ● Jack Coffey Field (football/soccer) ● Murphy Field (football, lacrosse, ● rugby, soccer) Vincent T. Lombardi Memorial ● Center (indoor track and field, swimming & diving, squash) Fordham Prep offers Since 2010 our teams have won 4team1 s in 18 varsity sports. ci36ty and state championships. Fall Winter sPring Baseball Basketball Baseball Bowling Ice Hockey Crew Crew Track & Field Golf Cross Country Squash Lacrosse Football Swimming & Diving Track & Field Soccer Wrestling Rugby Tennis Volleyball fordhamprep.org/athletics unique environMent For 177 years , Fordham Prep has made its home on the Rose Hill Campus adjacent to Fordham University in the Bronx. Our proximity to Manhattan and other New York City boroughs makes travel EASILY easy for academic and cultural experiences. ACCESSIBLE train: Metro North subway: D & 4 Fordham Prep has benefited from $20 million bus: BX9 & BX12 in improvements over the last 10 years, including car: Bronx River the Boller Science Center, the Rowen Athletic Parkway Field, the Joe Fox Memorial Track, renovations to the Commons and locker rooms, a new chapel, a new lobby that includes casual spaces for students, and a college-style group work area. Each year, a day is set aside for students to experience what the New York metropolitan area has to offer. On Metropolitan day, students attend plays and musicals, visit museums, and experience the rich history of New York City. Fordham university fordhamprep.org/directions Qualified students can take classes at Fordham university P To visit by car enter 2691 Southern Blvd., Rose Hill Campus ede S st and perform research at the Walsh Library. Most athletic teams ou rian Bronx, NY 10458 into your GPS or other navigation the En rn tra system. Please do not use our mailing address. Blv nc use Fordham’s NCAA Division 1 facilities. of students d. e: 38% Fordham Prep identify as We are here. Fordham Prep students come persons of color. from many faith backgrounds. Driving Entrance: • Roman Catholic Main Gate, • Other Christian denominations Fordham University • Jewish • Muslim • Hindu • Buddhist Fordham Prep students come from • The Bronx • Manhattan • Westchester Fordham Station • Brooklyn & Queens Metro-North • Nassau & Suffolk • Putnam & Dutchess